Secondary Engineering Project Manager

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
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The Role
Lead secondary engineering projects for gas insulated switchgear: manage scope, schedule and costs; produce electrical schematics and production documents using CAE tools; coordinate across sales, primary engineering, production and customers; support testing, site installation/commissioning, and project close-out while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and QMS/EMS/OHSAS requirements.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0139589

Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products has Secondary Engineering team for Gas Insulated Switchgear to produce Local Control Cubicles. The work involves mainly creating electrical circuit diagrams and supporting documents. CAE tool named E3 is used for generating the schematics. It would involve interaction with other departments like Primary, Project Management, and Production

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Leading Secondary Engineering Projects

  • Handover from Sales, Clarification of Specification

  • Full Project Management Scope (Time, Cost, Scope Planning) for Sec Engineering Projects (LCC)

  • Coordination with Commercial Project Manager (Time, Scope, Cost)

  • Leading Engineering Activities with Extended Workbench (Base Design and Detail Design)

  • Detection of Deviations and Claims 

  • Customer Clarification and Customer Meetings

  • Achievement of Design Freeze and Customer Approval

  • Creation of Production Documents with Extended Workbench

  • Support of Production in FFBG / CHPU

  • Final Acceptance Tests with Customer

  • Support of Site Installation and Commissioning

  • Creation of As-Built documents and Close-out of Project

  • Active Participation in Project Reporting structure (Digital Project Board et al)

  • Responsible for the technical and standard-compliant technical project handling and for the management or compliance with the project goals (dates, costs, material goals)

  • Responsible for scheduling and technical coordination of activities in connection with upstream and downstream positions

  • Responsible for compliance with the applicable standards and regulations, in particular the ISO 9001 (QMS), 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Safety) standards

  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's in electrical & Electronics Engineering with overall experience of 12-14 years

  • Very Good knowledge of CAE tools (Nice to have experience in e3, not mandatory)

  • Very Good knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for T & D / Gen

  • Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc...

  • Ability to work with multiple discipline projects

  • Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism

  • Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

  • Should possess strong leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 12-14 years overall experience
  • Very good knowledge of CAE tools
  • Experience with E3 (CAE) tool
  • Very good knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for Transmission & Distribution / Generation
  • Familiarity with codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, ANSI
  • Ability to work on multi-discipline projects and coordinate upstream/downstream activities
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
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